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Bile Duct Surgery doctors
FeaturedDr. Subramanian Iyer
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology), Fellowship in HPB Surgery
Professor & Senior Surgical Oncologist · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 28+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Professor & Senior Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2005 – Present)
- Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1999 – 2005)
Expertise & Procedures
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Major Hepatic Resection
- Right & Left Hemicolectomy
- Low Anterior Resection (Rectal Cancer)
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Tata Memorial HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FACS, FAIS, FRCS (Glasgow), Multiorgan Transplant Surgery Fellowship
Chairman & HOD — HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation · Specialty: HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Chairman & HOD — HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Associate Director & Head — Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, Jaypee Hospital, Noida
Expertise & Procedures
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- Robotic Donor Hepatectomy
- Paediatric Liver Transplant
- ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplant
HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vivek Vij
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), MRCS
Chairman & HOD — Liver Transplant & GI Surgery · Specialty: Liver Transplant & GI Surgeon
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Liver Transplant & GI Surgeon
- Chairman & HOD — Liver Transplant & GI Surgery, Fortis Escorts Liver & Digestive Diseases Institute, Okhla, New Delhi (Present)
- Founder — Liver Transplant Programme, Fortis Hospital, Noida
Expertise & Procedures
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
- Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
- Paediatric Liver Transplant
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Liver Transplant & GI Surgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Associate Director — Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery · Specialty: Gastrointestinal Oncosurgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Gastrointestinal Oncosurgeon
- Associate Director — Gastrointestinal & HPB Oncosurgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Associate Director — Gastrointestinal & HPB Oncosurgery, Action Cancer Hospital & Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Gastrectomy for gastric cancer
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Colorectal cancer resection
- Hepatic resection for liver cancer
- Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC
Gastrointestinal Oncosurgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Asit Arora
MBBS, MS, MCh
Clinical Lead — GI & HPB Surgical Oncology · Specialty: GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist
- Clinical Lead, GI & HPB Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India (Present)
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver resection and hepatectomy
- Pancreatic cancer surgery and Whipple procedure
- Gastrectomy for gastric cancer
- Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
- Colorectal cancer resection
GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ramesh Sarin
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Training in Surgical Oncology
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 42+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, New Delhi
- Consultant — Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Gastric Cancer Resection
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals IndraprasthaHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sameer Kaul
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, ACS Fellowship
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Surgical Oncology Fellow — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Pancreatic Cancer Resection
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande
MS, MD, FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh), FACS, FASA
Director & Head of Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist — GI & HPB Surgery
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist — GI & HPB Surgery
- Director & Head of Surgical Oncology, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai — Present
- Former Deputy Director & Chief of GI & HPB Surgical Services, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Led one of the world's most acclaimed HPB surgical units for 15+ years
Expertise & Procedures
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Robotic Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Bile Duct Resection
- Hepatic Resection for Cancer
- Distal Pancreatectomy
Surgical Oncologist — GI & HPB Surgery Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Amit Chopde
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), HBNI Fellowship (GI and HPB Onco Surgery), Fellowship (HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery)
Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon
- Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Present
- Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of HPB & GI Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2.5 years)
Expertise & Procedures
- Liver transplant evaluation and management
- Hepatic resection for cancer and benign tumors
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal and total pancreatectomy
- Robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Ankur Garg
MBBS, MS, MCh
Group Director and Head of Department — Institute of Liver Transplant and GI Surgery · Specialty: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
Paras Hospitals Gurugram, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon
- Group Director and Head of Department, Institute of Liver Transplant and GI Surgery, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, Present
- Senior Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
- Orthotopic liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplant
- ABO-incompatible liver transplant
- Pediatric liver transplant
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
3+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Sector 56, Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurgaon
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.4
103 reviews
110+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Marengo Asia Hospitals
Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Bile Duct SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Bile Duct Surgery
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for bile duct cancer / cholangiocarcinoma treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Bile Duct Surgery?
Bile duct surgery involves the surgical removal of tumors or diseased segments of the bile duct system, often combined with partial liver resection, to treat bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) or severe bile duct strictures. The goal is to achieve complete tumor clearance while restoring normal bile flow through reconstruction of the biliary tract. It is typically performed by a specialized hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgical team after thorough imaging and staging.
Who may be considered?
Bile Duct Surgery may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Combines resection of the extrahepatic bile duct and adjacent liver segments with reconstruction via a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy; used for perihilar (Klatskin) tumors.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Hilar Resection with Hepatectomy & Hepaticojejunostomy
Most Common for Klatskin TumorsCombines resection of the extrahepatic bile duct and adjacent liver segments with reconstruction via a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy; used for perihilar (Klatskin) tumors.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $800 - $2,000
Triphasic CT abdomen, MRI/MRCP, CA 19-9 & CEA tumor markers, Liver Function Tests, CBC, ECG, PET-CT (if indicated), Portal vein imaging
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $14,000 - $24,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~3 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-14 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 3-4 weeks
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon & anesthesia fees
- ICU & ward stay
- Operation theatre charges
- Standard implants/staplers
- Post-op nursing care
Usually Not Included
- Pre-op oncology consultations
- Chemotherapy/radiotherapy if required
- Advanced biologics or targeted therapy
- Long-term follow-up scans
- Visa & travel costs
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically resume light activity within 3-4 weeks, with full recovery and dietary normalization taking 6-8 weeks; regular follow-up with liver function tests and imaging is essential to monitor for recurrence or bile duct narrowing.
Risks
Potential risks include bile leakage, infection, bleeding, liver failure, and anastomotic strictures; major resections carry additional risks related to extensive liver or pancreatic surgery.
Alternatives
Depending on tumor stage and resectability, alternatives include palliative endoscopic or percutaneous stenting, systemic chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or in select early cases, liver transplantation.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Triphasic CT scan or MRI/MRCP of abdomen
- Liver function tests and bilirubin levels
- Tumor markers (CA 19-9, CEA)
- Biopsy or cytology report if available
- PET-CT scan (for staging, if done)
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) report if performed
- Recent CBC and coagulation profile
- Cardiac clearance/ECG report
Patient information needed
- Current jaundice status and bilirubin trend
- History of prior biliary stenting or surgery
- Presence of liver cirrhosis or chronic liver disease
- Comorbidities (diabetes, cardiac, renal conditions)
- Current medications including blood thinners
- Weight loss and nutritional status
- Previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy history
- Family/companion availability for extended hospital stay
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Bile Duct Surgery) and procedure (Bile Duct Surgery) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Bile Duct Surgery in India
What is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is a cancer that originates in the epithelial cells of the bile ducts, and it can occur within the liver (intrahepatic), at the junction where the liver's left and right ducts meet (perihilar, also called Klatskin tumour), or in the lower part of the duct closer to the small intestine (distal). It is classified and staged — typically using the TNM system or location-specific staging criteria — to guide treatment planning.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Common presentations include painless jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, pale stools, persistent itching, unintentional weight loss, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue — all of which can also occur with other biliary or liver conditions. Some individuals, particularly those with intrahepatic tumours, may have no symptoms at all until the disease is at an advanced stage. These symptoms should prompt medical evaluation, but they do not on their own confirm a diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma.
How is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with blood tests including liver function tests and tumour markers such as CA 19-9 and CEA, though these markers are not definitive on their own. Cross-sectional imaging — such as contrast-enhanced CT, MRI with MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography), or endoscopic ultrasound — is used to characterise the tumour's location, size, and relationship to surrounding structures. Tissue confirmation through biopsy or biliary brushings during endoscopic or percutaneous procedures, combined with staging to assess lymph node involvement and distant spread, is usually necessary before a treatment plan is finalised.
How is Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on tumour location, stage, the patient's overall health, and liver function. For resectable tumours, surgical removal — such as liver resection or bile duct surgery — offers the best prospect of long-term disease control and is the primary curative option; in selected cases of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation may be considered within specific clinical protocols. For unresectable or metastatic disease, systemic chemotherapy (commonly gemcitabine-based regimens), targeted therapies for tumours with specific molecular alterations (such as FGFR2 fusions or IDH1 mutations), and biliary drainage procedures to relieve obstruction form the mainstays of care.
Can Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma be treated without a procedure?
When the tumour is not amenable to surgery — due to extent of disease, involvement of critical vascular structures, or the patient's fitness — chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and molecularly targeted agents represent meaningful treatment pathways that can slow progression and improve quality of life. Biliary stenting or external drainage may also be performed to relieve jaundice and reduce infection risk regardless of whether curative treatment is pursued. That said, for patients who are surgical candidates, non-surgical management alone is generally not considered curative, and the decision between approaches depends entirely on individual clinical assessment.
When is Bile Duct Surgery considered for Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Bile Duct Surgery may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is typically evaluated and managed by a hepatobiliary (HPB) surgeon working in close collaboration with a specialist hepatologist or gastroenterologist, a medical oncologist, and an interventional radiologist or endoscopist — ideally through a dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT). In cases where liver transplantation is being considered, a transplant hepatologist and transplant surgeon become integral to the team.
How do I choose a doctor for Bile Duct Cancer / Cholangiocarcinoma?
When selecting a centre or specialist for cholangiocarcinoma, it is worth prioritising institutions with a high-volume HPB surgery programme, demonstrated experience with complex biliary reconstructions, and access to a formal multidisciplinary tumour board that includes oncology, radiology, and pathology. Ask about the team's specific case volume for cholangiocarcinoma, availability of molecular tumour profiling, and what follow-up and surveillance protocols are in place after treatment.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.